Bartender

The Signet Collection; Alfriston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates across restaurants/h�

28 days holiday + birthday off

Wagestream access to 40% of pay before

Referral bonus up to £300

Free team meals on shift

Long Service Awards

Masterclasses and supplier trips

Internal apprenticeships up to Level 4

Job summary

The Signet Collection is seeking a highly energetic Bartender to join our Food and Beverage team at The Alfriston, South Downs. This role places you in a historic 14th-century hotel with stunning dining venues and a tranquil setting by the river, offering a welcoming, fast-paced environment.

You will be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences, with career development through structured training, staff meals, and various employee perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or similar role.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and wine knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks to guests while maintaining high standards.
• Engage with guests to upsell beverages and specials.
• Keep the bar area clean, stocked, and compliant with hygiene standards.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a highly energetic Bartender to join our Food and Beverage team at The Alfriston, South Downs.

Our 41-bedroom hotel which has been beautifully redesigned dates to the 14th century and is tucked away in the storybook village of Alfriston where the rolling South Downs meet the winding Cuckmere River.

Our hotel features a stunning function room, The 1554 Brasserie, Godfrey's Bar, which includes a terrace to enjoy the revamped herb and vegetable plots across the hotel gardens. Our Orangery serves breakfast and afternoon tea daily with views over the rear gardens, and our Signet spa includes a heated outdoor swimming pool with plenty of space to unwind, inside you'll find a steam room, sauna, and intimate treatment rooms.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days' holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £300.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.

You will:

• Have a passion for offering standards of excellence to our guests.
• Have a huge passion for delivering great food, fine wine and a warm and friendly welcome.
• Possess great communication skills.
• Have a thirst for knowledge and self-development.
• The desire to work in a fast paced and energetic workplace.
• Be looking for career progression through our training and support.
• Have experience in a similar role or are hungry to learn!

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!

Compensation: Competitive salary